Receive
/rɪˈsiːv/noun
To be given or presented with something.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, to 'receive' was often linked to the act of welcoming spirits or blessings into one's life.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kap-
“to grasp, take hold”
Latin
Latin
recipere
“to take back, to receive”
Old French
Old French
receivre
“to receive, accept”
Middle English
Middle English
receiven
“to take, accept, or gain possession of”
Modern English
English
receive
“to be given or presented with something, often implying acceptance.”